With its season on the line, West Side seemingly stole a pressure-packed elimination game, wiping out a nine-point fourth quarter deficit with a 13-0 run to take a five-point lead with 47 seconds left.

“American Crime” bills itself as an exploration of the complex social issues that surface when a home invasion leads to the murder of a war veteran and the brutal assault of his wife. Despite a collection of solid actors including Felicity Huffman...